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With an EX-series Speedlite having compatible flash function settings, 
you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the Speedlite’s functions 
and Custom Functions.  Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn 
on the Speedlite before setting the flash functions.
For details on the Speedlite’s f unctions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
Instruction Manual.
1Select [External Speedlite 
control].
 Under the [ z1] tab, select [ External 
Speedlite control ], then press .
X The external Speedlite control...

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You can set the flash-sync speed for 
flash photography in the  aperture-
priority AE mode.
  : Auto
The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/200 
sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. High-speed sync is 
also possible.
  : 1/200-1/60sec. auto
Prevents a slow shutter speed from  being set in low-light conditions. 
It is effective for preventing s ubject blur and camera shake. 
However, while the subject will  be properly exposed with the...

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The screen display and setting options will vary depending on the 
Speedlite model, current flash mode, Speedlite’s Custom Function 
settings, etc.
For details on the Speedlite’s f unctions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
Instruction Manual.
Sample display
 Flash mode
You can select the flash mode to suit your desired flash shooting.
[E-TTL II flash metering ] is the standard 
mode of EX-series Speedlites for 
automatic flash shooting.
[ Manual flash ] is for setting the...

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 Wireless functions / Flash ratio control
Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is 
possible with radio or optical 
transmission.
For details on wireless flash, refer to the 
Instruction Manual of a Speedlite 
compatible with wireless flash shooting.
With a macro flash (MR-14EX II, etc.) 
compatible with flash function settings, 
you can set the flash ratio between flash 
tubes or flash heads A and B, or use 
wireless flash with additional slave units.
For details on...

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 Shutter synchronization
Normally, set this to [First-curtain 
synchronization ] so that the flash fires 
immediately after the exposure starts.
If [ Second-curtain synchronization ] is set, the flash will be fired right 
before the shutter closes. When this  is combined with a slow shutter 
speed, you can create a trail of light su ch as from car headlights at night 
with a more natural feel. When se cond-curtain synchronization is set 
together with [ ETTL II], the...

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For details on the Speedlite’s Custom Functions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
(sold separately) Instruction Manual.
1Select [Flash C.Fn settings].
2Set the desired functions.
 Select the number, then press < 0>.
  Select the setting, then press < 0>.
Flash Custom Function Settings
When using second-curtain synchroniza tion, set the shutter speed to 1/25 
sec. or slower. If the shutter speed  is 1/30 sec. or faster, first-curtain 
synchronization will be applied...

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1Select [Clear settings].
2Select the settings to be cleared.
 Select [ Clear flash settings ] or 
[ Clear all Speedlite C.Fn’s ], then 
press < 0>.
  On the confirmation dialog, select 
[OK ]. Then the flash settings or 
Custom Function setti ngs will all be 
cleared.
Clearing Flash Function Settings / Flash C.Fn Settings
The Speedlite’s Personal Function (P.Fn) cannot be set or canceled on the 
camera’s [ External Speedlite control ] screen. Set it directly on the...

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Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting)
You can shoot while viewing the 
image on the camera’s LCD 
monitor. This is called “Live View 
shooting”.
Live View shooting is enabled by 
setting the Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch to < A>.
 If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the 
LCD monitor, camera shake may cause blurred images. 
Using a tripod is recommended in such cases.
Remote Live View ShootingWith EOS Utility (EOS software, p.598) installed on your computer,...

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1Set the Live View shooting/Movie 
shooting switch to .
2Display the Live View image.
 Press the < 0> button.
X The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
  The Live View image will be displayed 
in the brightness level closely 
matching that of the actual image to 
be captured.
3Select the shooting mode.
 Turn the Mode Dial to select the 
shooting mode.
4Focus on the subject.
 When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the camera will focus with 
the current AF method (p.316).
  You can...
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